Anniversary of Jackson Victory and Civic Reflections
The piece marks the 1815 Battle of New Orleans led by Andrew Jackson as a turning point in American history. It notes Jackson’s rise to the presidency, praises his integrity, and argues for philanthropy to aid weak rural schools, citing George Peabody’s fund as a model. It also discusses Ada bridge progress, local history, and highway issues, closing with a general remark on propaganda and entertainment.
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Andrew Jackson
Great Britain
Jackson
Press independence argued in staged anti and pro Klans speeches
The Holdenville Democrat reports two speakers Aldrich Blake and Dr Basil Newton attacking and defending newspapers as threats amid Klans rhetoric. Each claims newspapers oppose their views while ignoring supporting coverage, proving press independence despite partisan claims. The paper laments its own control by no organization and questions its future.
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Aldrich Blake
Newpapers
Dr. Basil Newton
Blake
Mr. Blake
Dr. Newton
Holdenville Democrat
Democrat
Editorial by a convict warns offenders to choose law and work
An Oklahoma City editorial quotes Bill LaTrosse, a parolee and former train robber, urging at risk youth to abandon crime. He describes perpetual pursuit by the law, fear, and the toll of a life on the run, concluding that duty to family and steady employment beats crime.
Taxpayer Filing Requirements for 1923 Incomes
The 1923 tax rules require any person with net income of 1000 or more or gross income of 5000 or more, and any married couple living together with net income 2000 or more or gross income 5000 or more, to file. Gross income includes wages, business, rent, interest, dividends, and other profit transactions. Net income equals gross income minus specified business deductions and taxes. Exemptions are 1000 for singles, 25000 for married couples with net income up to 5000, and 2000 for higher net incomes. a 400 credit per dependent under 18 or infirm. Normal tax is 4 percent on the first 4000 of net income over exemptions, and 8 percent on the remainder.
Get Behind Your Teacher
After holidays, families and trustees should support teachers to boost student growth. Parents’ belief and trust help teachers work more effectively and happily, with community appreciation shown through small acts and hospitality.
City Briefs from Thursday’s Daily
C P Norman and family move to Ada with Norman taking a job at T M Yarbros jewelry store. F A Ward of Choctaw Gin leaves for Greenville Miss on an extended trip. M M Harwell of Katy line recovers from a fractured ankle after a motor derailment Saturday. Mr and Mrs Murray Gordon of Sulphur Springs visit J M Carters over the holidays. Gordon returns home while Mrs Gordon stays several weeks. Lucius A Maxey departs for St Paul factory then Omaha to take district sales manager post. wife and daughter accompany to Oklahoma City before joining him. East Central’s basketball team opens the season with Murray Aggies in Tishomingo, losing 28-9.
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Mrs. Murray Gordon
Sulphur Springs
Texas
Lucius A. Maxey
St. Paul
Minnesota
Omaha
Nebraska
Feed Crops Prove Most Profitable On Small Farm Inows
J. B. Townsend argues for expanding feed crop planting on poor land to improve cattle welfare and farm profits. He details a 100 acre mix including sorghum varieties Dorso and red kaffir, noting Dorso yields and resilience, and suggests neighboring plots plant five acres each and share a row binder to ease harvest.
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Townsend
Ada News Summary of Local Notes and Appointments
P S Case suffers two or three fractured ribs from a severe fall on icy steps during the cold spell. Mrs. R L Gillock undergoes surgery at Breco Hospital and is reported doing well. Mrs Elmer Forest and her son visit Ada. George Erwin and Lee Dagegs plan a business trip to the Rio Grande Valley with possible relocation. Mrs A A Langaard returns home after holidays with W T Miller family. Their daughter Mrs Bernard Howard accepts a position at Valparaiso University in Indiana. she earned an A B from East Central College. Rev F G Davis reports satisfactory progress in Frederick and announces a church dedication on the 27th. Mrs M C Click returns from Corsicana visiting H M Montgomery family. G W Hansard recovers from a broken arm from a cement plant accident. M M Harwell improving after Katy line accident. Charles L Orr of Holdenville says business is good. J B Emory travels to St Louis then Chicago for Koester School window dressing and advertising. Mrs Nora George and Miss Katherine Smith of Dallas return home after holidays with E H Lucas at Lucroft. Johnnie Lucas accompanies them to Dallas for several days. Lewis of Vanoss is a local business visitor. A T Keltner, recently operated on, resumes work as traveling salesman. Mrs E C Wilson of South Francis leaves for Miller Missouri after death of her father J M Cassity, aged 76, a prominent state citizen. Death reported Monday.
Melee Coalgate Visits Daughter on East Eighth Street
Meeeele Coalgate visits her daughter Mrs. B Wallace at 110 East Eighth Street. R C Coral of Lawrence is jailed here for passing hot checks in Lawrence. His preliminary hearing date has not been set.
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Sre
Meeeele Coalgate
Mrs. B. Wallace
East Eighth Street
R. C. Coral
Lawrence
Let a News Want Ad Get It for You
An invitation to use newspaper want ads for quick results. Readers are urged to place notices to buy sell or trade items or services. The item hints at convenience and broad reach offered by the classified section.
Ardmore Banker Pleads Guilty in 50 Banking Violations
Don Lacy former president of the First National Bank Ardmore pled guilty in federal court to 50 counts of violating national banking laws. He testified with over 100 witnesses subpoenaed and left with Mullen after the plea, signaling cooperation against arrestee J Sylvester Mullen.
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Huskogee
Don Lacy
Ardmore
First National Bank
United States’ Court
Lacy
J. Sylvester Mullen
Mullen
Luther Harrison Likely to Be Drafted for U S Senate
Oklahoma City reports Tom Anglin president pro tem of the state senate said Luther Harrison of Holdenville would be asked to run for the United States Senate. Harrison spoke at the Jackson Day banquet as Anglin indicated a campaign would be launched if he consents and Hughes county shows support ready to back him.
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Oklahoma City
Tom Anglin
State Senate
Luther Harrison
Holdenville
United States Senate
Harrison
Anglin
Hughes County
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